Au coeur des ténèbres
Book • 2017
Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness' delves into the brutal realities of colonialism through the eyes of Charles Marlow.
Marlow recounts his journey up the Congo River to meet Kurtz, an ivory trader of immense power and enigmatic character.
As Marlow penetrates deeper into the African interior, he witnesses the savage exploitation and moral decay inflicted upon the native population.
The novella explores themes of darkness, civilization versus savagery, and the corrupting influence of power.
Kurtz, initially driven by idealistic goals, succumbs to the lure of absolute authority, becoming a symbol of moral degradation and the heart of darkness within humanity.
The journey reveals the profound psychological impact of colonialism on both the colonizers and the colonized.
Marlow recounts his journey up the Congo River to meet Kurtz, an ivory trader of immense power and enigmatic character.
As Marlow penetrates deeper into the African interior, he witnesses the savage exploitation and moral decay inflicted upon the native population.
The novella explores themes of darkness, civilization versus savagery, and the corrupting influence of power.
Kurtz, initially driven by idealistic goals, succumbs to the lure of absolute authority, becoming a symbol of moral degradation and the heart of darkness within humanity.
The journey reveals the profound psychological impact of colonialism on both the colonizers and the colonized.
